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Susan Rich

Portrait Artist

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Welcome to the website. I am a portrait artist, specialising particularly in watercolour portraits. I love to try and capture the personality of my subjects, their spirit, their energy, and special moments to treasure forever. I also create portraits in pencil, coloured pencil, soft pastel, charcoal, gouache, and oil, and am very happy to discuss what would best suit you.

I work from photographs which you can send to me via email, although I am happy to meet in person or on zoom as well. I am based in London and have clients all over the Uk and the world.
A few of my clients include Francine Stock, former Chair of Tate members and arts journalist, Diane Lennan, Former Director of the Barbican Centre and the Serpentine Gallery, Zoe Roberts, former art lawyer at Christies Auction House, a series of paintings for Jesus College Oxford, and Sally Sykes, Master of the Company of Communicator’s Livery Company.

Credit: Andy Sillett

I'd seen Susan's painting. It was tender but not sentimental with a sense of lives beyond the image…I see something cinematic, even mysterious, in Susan's work too.

Francine StockArts journalist and former chair of Tate Members

Susan was a great help in choosing the photo for her to work from and we are absolutely delighted with the beautiful painting.

Linda ReadHSBC

I feel really privileged to feature in one of your paintings.

Michela VecchiProfessor of Economics Kingston University

Thank you so much for the really lovely painting. You're so talented!

Brittany Wellner JamesFellow of Jesus College Oxford

Susan’s talent and creativity is amazing, her paintings truly capture the essence of the subject.
I felt privileged to be featured.

Karen HallDirector at Benham Publications

Susan’s pictures have beautiful colours, a lovely freshness and a lightness of touch.

Mellany ToegDoctor and Novelist

I was delighted with this painting. Susan gave a lot of thought to ways of presenting my little granddaughter and has achieved a real sense of her personality. This will be something that we shall treasure.

Sara HollingworthPartner, Hollingworth Bissell

Susan’s thorough and sensitive research pre commission, captured the true characteristics of the personalities within the final portrait. A most professional and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Diane LennanFormer Director of the Barbican Centre and the Serpentine Gallery

This picture captures the fragrant colours, relaxed mood and total enjoyment of our Christmas dinner in the Maldives….every cold wet winter morning I glance at it to cheer me up!

Frank Lennox-HennessyDirector of Risk and Compliance

We were thrilled to be able to exhibit a collection of Susan’s paintings at our International Women’s Day celebration on March 7th 2024. Susan’s work particularly spoke to our theme of “Women’s Invisibility” and were very well received. She is really able to capture the essence of her subjects and the pictures show a great sense of colour and movement.

Jill Shapiro (Zelin)Consultant Physician, Worshipful Company of World Traders Master’s Consort 2023.

Susan’s artwork captures the true spirit of the individual that she depicts, it wasn’t just a drawing, it was quite clearly my son! Susan is a delight to work with, incredibly skilled but also a wonderful human being!

Clair DartPartner Alliotts

Get in touch

If you would like to discuss a commission without obligation, or find out more about my art, please complete the form here and give brief details.